My survival: a girl on Schindler's list

moving · courageous · gripping · historical

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What is My survival: a girl on Schindler's list about?

Rena Finder was eleven when the Nazis forced her Jewish family into the Krakow ghetto. Separated from loved ones and given barely enough food, Rena became a slave labourer. Her life changed when she and her mother began working in Oskar Schindler’s factory, where Jewish workers were protected and fed. But their danger was far from over: they were deported to Auschwitz. Told in Rena’s own words, this moving memoir recounts fear, courage, loss and hope during the Holocaust.

About the author

Rena Finder is a writer and storyteller whose book My Survival: A Girl on Schindler’s List has introduced many young readers to her remarkable life. She has spoken to children and adults in schools and community groups, sharing important lessons about courage, kindness and standing up for what is right. Rena also helped found Facing History and Ourselves, an organisation that encourages people to learn from the past and build a fairer, more caring world.